Known for his prolific mid-century works, Italian artist Bruno Gambone is regarded as one of the most influential figures in ceramics. Born in 1936 in Vietri sul Mare, Gambone was introduced to the world of ceramics at the age of 14 while he worked in the Florence studio of his father, renowned ceramist Guido Gambone.
Toward the end of the 1950s, Gambone left his father’s studio to work at Italian artist Andrea D’Arienzo’s workshop, where he explored other disciplines such as canvas painting and textile decoration. He became committed to painting and exhibited at Florence’s La Strozzina in 1959.
In 1963, Gambone left Italy for the United States. He lived in New York City during a fertile era for creative expression — a time marked by pivotal artistic movements such as Pop art and Abstract Expressionism. Gambone made numerous friends and moved in the same circles as iconic American artists Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert Rauschenberg. The Italian native learned more about a range of fields such as sculpture and theater. However, after five years, he returned to his homeland to live in Milan.
While in Milan, Gambone experimented with jewelry design for a brief period. But following his father’s death in 1969, Gambone returned to Florence to run his father’s studio, shifting his attention back toward ceramics.
Throughout the 1970s, Gambone created table lamps, vases, bowls and sculptures, including a series of ceramic animals. He began work in 1972 on what would become his celebrated “Fantastic Animals” series — initially a minimalist collection of stoneware fish, lions, snakes and other creatures characterized by sharp-edged geometric forms.
Gambone showcased his ceramic works at the 1972 Venice Biennale and the Milan Triennale in 1973. The artist received awards from the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego at La Jolla and other institutions.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Bruno Gambone decorative objects, serveware and lighting.
"Pisa" by Bruno Gambone for Veart 1970s Murano Glass Plate
By VeArt, Bruno Gambone
Located in Brescia, IT
"Pisa" plate by B. Gambone 1975, VeArt. 79/199 exemplars Perfect Conduction.
Murano Glass
"Siena" by Bruno Gambone for VeArt 1970s Murano Glass Plate
By VeArt, Bruno Gambone
Located in Brescia, IT
"Siena" plate by B. Gambone 1975, VeArt. 79/199 exemplars Perfect condition.
Murano Glass
$800Sale Price|81% Off
VeArt Large Charger by Bruno Gambone, Venice, circa 1988
By Bruno Gambone, VeArt
Located in CH
VeArt Large Glass Charger, Probably by Bruno Gambone Vietri sul Mare (Salerno) 1936 – Venice, circa 1988 A large VeArt glass charger, likely by the celebrated Italian ceramist and d...
Art Glass
Vintage Glass VeArt Venice Lattimo by Bruno Gambone, 1975
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Biella, IT
Veart Venice lattimo glass disc with metal base / stand design Bruno Gambone years ’75 limited edit of 34/199 rare perfect condition A The measures signed are with the metal pedes...
Metal
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Bull Set of 4
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic bull made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone on the bottom.
Stoneware
$1,708Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 9.65 in Dm 2.56 in
Igor Balbi Murano Pauly Venice Pair of Turtoise Murano Glass Goblets
By Pauly & Co., Igor Balbi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Two collector's goblet. The finesse and details of his pieces are excellent. See the photos. Finish is different. One has a sort of feather patter and has aquamarine light transparency. The other is darker and from outside the cup might look black but against the light shows it's beauty Young Igor Balbi is a world wide known glass artist. He developed his finish and teaches at Corning Museum. Belongs to the new generation of Lume artist, starting from Cesare Toffolo, Lucio Bubacco and Vittorio...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Bruno Gambone Ceramic/Pottery Bottle/ Vase Signed
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sweet vase/bottle by the well known artist Bruno Gambone . signed and Italy in bottom.
Pottery, Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Stoneware or Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone tall stoneware or ceramic vase or bottle in dark brown and matte off-white glaze with incised line around upper area below the bottle neck, Italy, 1970s. Marked with gl...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Bull Sculpture attributed to Bruno Gambone, 1980s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Antwerp, BE
A graphic stylistic impression of a beautiful sculptural bull animal figure, a collector's item for your interior attributed to Bruno Gambon made in Italy 1980s, molded in white clay...
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Horse Set of 2
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic horses made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone on the bottom. Wonderful set in excellent condition. Only two available, the one in the middle on...
Stoneware
Murano Glass Dog, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass dog, Italy, 1970s Purchased by my grandparents during a pleasure trip to Venice. Intact.
Murano Glass
$1,068
H 2.17 in W 16.54 in D 10.24 in
Lino Tagliapietra Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece for La Murrina, 1970s
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lino Tagliapietra Murano glass bowl centerpiece for La Murrina 1970s.
Murano Glass
Italian Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Ceramic Indian motif white elephant by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This is an absolutely charming ceramic white elephant with an Indian-style blanket and headdress, large whimsical ...
Ceramic
Italian Handcrafted Murano Glass 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian handcrafted chalice in blown Murano glass clear color and green, 1970s This elegant chalice is rich in lovely details that add harmoniously to its grace.
Murano Glass
Italian Handcrafted Murano Red Glass, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian handcrafted Chalice made in Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Centerpiece by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, Italy, 1970s
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milan, IT
Murano glass centerpiece by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt. Thick transparent glass and simple round shapes.
Murano Glass